Celebrity Race Across the World is due to return to TV screens next month and the BBC has now shared more details about the new series.
This year’s edition of the popular reality show will see four celebrity duos embark on a once in a lifetime adventure across the globe, as they bid farewell to their luxuries and embrace living out of a backpack.
The line up consists of broadcaster Anita Rani and her father Bal, actor Dylan Llewellyn and his mum Jackie, presenter Tyler West and EastEnders actress Molly Rainford, as well as broadcaster Roman Kemp and his sister, Harley Moon, who is a singer.
The latest series of Celebrity Race Across the World takes place through the Caribbean and Pacific coast of Central America and is made up of six one-hour episodes.
Contestants begin their journey on the Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres, just off the easternmost point of Mexico.
They will then race 5,900km to reach the finish line in the remote Península de La Guajira in Colombia
Celebrities are tasked with bidding goodbye to lavish transport, their smartphones and bank cards, meaning they must rely solely on limited budgets, local transport and the kindness of strangers along the way.
The show is known for testing relationships while also allowing people to learn more about themselves as they discover new parts of the world.
Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Lambert said: “The series’ success is a testament to how much audiences connect with the show’s raw emotion, incredible journeys, and heartfelt human stories.
“This series brings a new set of celebrities into that world and what makes it so special is watching them open up, bond, and grow through a life-changing experience.
“It’s inspiring, unpredictable, and full of those powerful moments that have made the format such a hit with viewers.”
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events said: “Celebrity Race Across the World is always a highlight of the year, and we are really looking forward to setting off with a new group of famous faces and their loved ones on an incredible journey full of twists and turns.”
